Promoting accessible tourism in the Dominican Republic through a strategic alliance
The Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (Asonahores) and the Travegali platform have formalized a cooperation agreement with the goal of transforming the national tourism landscape. This alliance seeks to promote inclusive destinations, events, and experiences that meet the accessibility needs of diverse traveler profiles, including people with disabilities, older adults, large families, and citizens with reduced mobility.
A commitment to inclusion and competitiveness
The agreement focuses on the creation of safer and more adapted spaces at events organized by Asonahores, ensuring that improvements in infrastructure and services remain as a permanent legacy for the host cities. According to sector authorities, this initiative is not only a step toward social inclusion, but a key strategy to increase the country’s competitiveness in the global tourism market.
Moving towards a more accessible tourism offer represents a commitment to inclusion and, at the same time, an opportunity to strengthen the country’s competitiveness in the face of new international market demands.
Juan Bancalari, president of AsonahoresPlanning from the source
For his part, Rafael Blanco Tejera, president of Travegali, stressed that accessibility must be a fundamental pillar from the destination planning stage, avoiding seeing it as a secondary adaptation. The executive emphasized that the Dominican Republic possesses the necessary potential to become a regional benchmark in this matter.
- Development of initiatives for inclusive Asonahores events.
- Expansion of tourism offerings adapted to special needs.
- Improvement of the visitor experience throughout the tourism value chain.
- Promotion of the Dominican Republic as a destination prepared for everyone.
About Travegali and its impact on the sector
Travegali positions itself as a leading platform in the sector, connecting travelers with a global network of more than 15,000 verified hotels in over 20 countries. Its experience in the Dominican market includes its participation in the “Accessible La Romana Destination” project, which was recognized by the Ministry of Tourism in 2025 as the first destination in the country under this inclusive model.
With this new collaboration, both institutions are committed to replicating these successful practices in other parts of the country, consolidating the nation’s leadership as a welcoming, modern destination adapted to the demands of today’s tourist.
